|
|
|
|||||||
| Register | Forum Rules | Blogs | FAQ | Members List | Calendar | Search | Today's Posts | Mark Forums Read |
| XDTalk Memberships | Gold Sponsorships | XDTalk Sponsors | XDTalk Pro Logo Shop | Photo Gallery | Wiki | ChatBox |
|
Welcome to the XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source! forums. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Also, registering gets you started on gaining access to The Trading Post and Blogs after 30 days and 100 posts! Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! |
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
07-01-2007, 08:50 PM
|
#1 |
|
XDTalk 3K Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Machias, WA
Posts: 3,844
|
Origin of the 'peace sign'
I just saw this show where they say the 'peace sign' was originally used in a 1958 Nuclear Disarmament protest by combining the military flag alphabet for N and D:
 +  = I've never heard this before. That Is All.
__________________
If you aren't part of the solution you are part of the precipitate. |
|
    
|
|
07-01-2007, 08:56 PM
|
#2 |
|
XDTalk 5K Member
 
|
Hmmm. I didn't know that either.
__________________
The wealthiest nation in the world with the mightiest army man has ever assembled could not stop them. http://www.break.com/usercontent/200...00-358890.html Welcome to the Socialist States of Barakistan An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject. -Author unknown. |
|
|
|
|
07-01-2007, 09:23 PM
|
#3 | |
|
XDTalk 1K Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Northern Nevada
Posts: 1,132
|
Quote:
__________________
There's nothing to see here....move along. |
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2007, 09:48 PM
|
#4 |
|
XDTalk 1K Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,955
|
I always thought that was the sign for a Mercedes Benz that was mildly retarted
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2007, 09:52 PM
|
#5 |
|
XDTalk 1K Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: SE Idaho
Posts: 1,320
|
Interesting, didn't know that.
__________________
The Carry: Springfield XD 9 Service - Crossbreed Supertuck & DGR with #16 and #22 springs. The Tack Driver: Sako Vixen L461 .222 Rifle with Bushnell 4X Scope A real tack driver! The Fun Gun: Marlin .22 LR with Bushnell 7X Scope The best weapon anyone can have: a brain. "The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." -John Steinbeck "Beware the man who owns just one gun, he will know how to use it." |
|
|
|
|
07-01-2007, 09:52 PM
|
#6 |
|
XDTalk 500 Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 568
|
ND ... negligent discharge? for Nukes ... that's scary.
__________________
XD-9 Subbie 1895 Chilean Mauser 1981 Yugoslavian M59/66 SKS The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it. - Sir George Bernard Shaw Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759 Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth. - George Washington |
|
|
|
|
07-01-2007, 10:03 PM
|
#7 | |
|
XDTalk 1K Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,955
|
Nuclear Device
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2007, 10:11 PM
|
#8 | |
|
XDTalk 500 Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 568
|
Quote:
__________________
XD-9 Subbie 1895 Chilean Mauser 1981 Yugoslavian M59/66 SKS The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it. - Sir George Bernard Shaw Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759 Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth. - George Washington |
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2007, 10:16 PM
|
#9 | |
|
XDTalk 1K Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1,452
   |
Quote:
__________________
If you won't stand behind our troops, please stand in front of them! |
|
|
|
|
|
07-01-2007, 11:10 PM
|
#10 |
|
XDTalk 500 Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 568
|
Thanks Tex.
__________________
XD-9 Subbie 1895 Chilean Mauser 1981 Yugoslavian M59/66 SKS The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it. - Sir George Bernard Shaw Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759 Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth. - George Washington |
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
